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Increase Online Giving In Your Church

Every church should be using online giving software to maximize contributions for ministry work. Next, you want to let your members know that this option is available during the worship service. Explain your church’s giving philosophy, how donations will be used to accomplish your mission, special programs and capital campaigns. Provide the benefits of how […]

Christ-Centered Christmas Gifts – Online!

Gift giving itself isn’t the challenge at Christmas for many Christians. The challenge is that much gift-giving has become so self-centered, so materialistic and we suspect so useless, as most of us have more than we could ever need and know that many gifts are simply tossed or exchanged. Yet, we want to give. One […]

7 Easy Ways to Boost Giving at Your Church

Use these 7 ideas to boost your church giving. Buy a Giving-Themed URL Most churches have a giving link on their website, but it takes some time to explain to congregants how they can find it. I tried something a few years ago and our online giving grew from 25% to 55% of total […]

8 Keys for Church Christmas Services

Ready or not, Christmas is coming. That means churches are planning events, socials, and special services. Today we provide some tips to make this a great Christmas season for your church. Christmas Eve is the time when the unchurched are most receptive to attending church. Traditions are key: hymns and carols, candlelight with Silent […]

Help People in Your Church Learn How to Give

If every person in your congregation supported your church financially in generous ways, think of all your church could do to reach and serve people for Jesus. It would be great, wouldn’t it? Unfortunately, however, many Christians don’t give generously. The average churchgoer currently gives just 2.56 percent of his or her income. As a […]

Want to attract young families to your church? These communication tips may help

Many churches in America have aging congregations and a constant prayer in all of them is that they attract young families to the church. A primary response to this need is for churches to upgrade their children’s programs and make certain their nurseries are spotless, attractive, and well-staffed. Though facilities responses are essential, communication responses […]

Increasing Generosity in Your Church: 3 Precepts

A recent survey was taken of more than 8,000 churches regarding their current stewardship needs. There was an overwhelming response that increasing the generosity of the individuals in their congregation was by far the most important. You won’t believe how simple it can be to accomplish! Sometimes, we just need someone with a different perspective […]

DESIGNING AN INSPIRING CHURCH LOGO IN 5 STEPS

Every logo should convey a clear, concise, and memorable message. A good logo should strive for both simplicity and originality. Your logo should communicate one message, and communicate it well. Additionally, a church logo must inspire a spiritual connection with your audience. Here are five steps to building a logo that embodies your message and […]

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